OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR I)

State of Illinois•Paris, IL

1d•$7,145 - $10,753•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor I at the Illinois Department of Transportation is accountable for preserving highway infrastructure and ensuring the safety and efficient operation of primary and interstate routes. The position plans and directs regular maintenance activities, optimizing the use of personnel, equipment, commodities, and other allocated resources. It also performs administrative and supervisory functions involving personnel matters, discipline, grievances, employee evaluations, accident reports, and leave requests. The position directs snow removal and emergency maintenance operations, oversees maintenance crews and equipment, and ensures appropriate traffic controls and compliance with departmental safety practices. It works with employees, district staff, local residents, and other bureaus on performance, staffing, complaints, access permits, right-of-way issues, and work-site protection. The role is based in Paris, Illinois, with hybrid scheduling availability of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. District-wide travel is required, and the employee must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round, with possible extensive overtime.

Requirements

Complete two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a related technical or science curriculum, plus five years of experience in civil engineering, roadway construction, highway maintenance, traffic operations, public works, or a related field; OR have seven years of experience in engineering technology, civil engineering, roadway construction, highway maintenance, traffic operations, public works, or a related field.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Valid driver's license.
Availability 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year, including possible extensive overtime.
Ability to travel district-wide.
Successful completion of a background screening.
File annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest as required by law.
Comply with applicable revolving door restrictions regarding offers of non-State employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to plan and direct work efforts for efficient accomplishment of program objectives.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Organize work crews and allocate resources to maintain acceptable productivity, support continuous equipment use, and assign and motivate employees appropriately.
Participate in disciplinary and grievance resolution proceedings and conduct investigations with district administrative staff and the Operations Engineer as required.
Direct snow removal and emergency maintenance operations to keep state-maintained roadways safe and open to the public.
Recommend changes to project scopes of work and proposed plans to minimize future maintenance problems.
Counsel staff with the Maintenance Field Engineer regarding work performance, approve time off, adjust first-level grievances, prepare and sign performance evaluations, and coordinate staffing needs.
Meet with local residents regarding complaints, access permits, and right-of-way problems.
Direct equipment repairs, inventory, and allocation to team sections, ensuring equipment is properly used, maintained, accounted for, and replaced.
Provide proper traffic controls through maintenance areas.
Coordinate, witness, and record core thickness tests for new cement concrete pavement and full-depth bituminous pavements.
Ensure staff perform duties in accordance with departmental safety rules, practices, and programs; assist other bureaus with the Work Site Protection Manual for work other than highway maintenance and traffic crew activities.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
Pension plan.
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare.
12 paid sick days annually.
10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually.
3 paid personal days annually.
13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling.